Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The past two weeks I've decided to have some quality time with my Granny. She is a precious little lady that I adore and am thankful that she has decided to apprentice me in what she knows best... Pies.

Last week we made a chocolate pie:

That recipe made two pies. (One I took to croquet, which was devoured by the Elite 8. The other, I took to my mother-in-law as a peace offering. I received a text from her well past midnight telling me that she stood over the counter eating it out of the tin with a spoon. Guess it was good.)

Today, we made a "Lemon Ice Box Pie":

Okay. Guilty. So it's a picture of the same pie, but they look the same anyway after the cool whip is on top. Here is a recipe for the Lemon version:

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 egg yolks (she underlined yolks, no whites)

Stir real good

Add 3/4 cup REAL lemon juice.

Stir well until it gets thick and pour into cookie crust. (Store-bought graham cracker crust. Super 1 has a special on them for 50 cents each right now, she informed me.)

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Let cool and top with Cool Whip

And there you have it. Bernice's secret Lemon Ice Box pie recipe. You are welcome readers, you are welcome. Next week, we will be learning how to make 'That Green Stuff' that she swears is delicious. The week after that, Caramel Pies. Stay tuned.

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I think we should all have a bake off! Invite all of our girl friends and everyone bring their prized "baked good". I guess we would have to have all the guys judge it so, they would be invited as well!Yes, I know ... another great Idea by Mrs. Martin!

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My name is Kate and I formerly lived in a place fondly referred to as Cobblestone (thus, Kate on the Cob), but now I live in Texas (GOD'S COUNTRY). I am a 33 year old redhead who lives life for the weekends when I can relax with my family and friends.